Singapore
A 29-year-old male asked:
How much alpha lipoic acid to take daily? which time of the day and before or after meal?
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Dr. Kenneth Lanieranswered
Pharmacology 11 years experience
It depends: It depends on what you're taking it for. Oral dosages of Alpha lipoic acid given in clinical studies ranges from 300 1, 800 mg daily. Also, jt is usually taken a few times a day with meals.
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 34-year-old female asked:
How much alpha lipoic acid can I take per day?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dariush Saghafianswered
Neurology 34 years experience
About 600 mg/day: You'll find most people stating that 600mg./day is the maximum daily dose. It's produced within our own bodies and is found in foods as a naturally occurring supplement and antioxidant.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 16, 2018
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